Unfair Dismissal

Unfair Dismissal is when your Employer dismisses you for an unfair reason, or the correct procedures for dismissing you are not followed.

Every employee has the right not to be unfairly dismissed. If you feel that you have been unfairly dismissed, you have three months from the effective date of termination of the employment to make a claim. To bring a claim you need to have been employed for at least one year (more in certain circumstances).

Here at Frisby & Small Solicitors we deal with all types of employment law cases. We represent employees and employers, so whichever side of the dispute you are on, we can help.

We offer a free initial consultation and we also offer ‘No win No fee’ for employees pursuing cases against their employers. Please contact us for more information.

Dismissal What is fair and unfair?

When dismissing an employee, an employerhas to show that the dismissal was for one of five permitted reasons.

Redundancy

Capability or qualifications to do the job

Conduct or illegality whilst at work

Statutory regulations prohibiting continued employment

Some other substantial reason which justifies dismissal

Employers following the correct procedure

The vast majority of unfair dismissal cases that are won by employees are won because employers did not follow the correct procedures.

If your Employer is going to dismiss you they should:

Advise you that they are starting a procedure that may result in your dismissal

Invite you to a meeting to inform you of their decision followed by notice in writing of that decision

Give you the right to appeal against their decision

Making a claim for Unfair Dismissal

We offer a free initial consultation where we can assess your case and tell you if you have a case for unfair dismissal. If we decide to pursue your case then we can conduct your claim on a ‘No win No fee’ basis.

Contact us today to speak to one of our experienced Employment Law Solicitors.

Please call us now on 0116 233 5522 or complete the Online Enquiry form on the right of this page and we will be delighted to help you.

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